Our Mission is to enhance diverse wildlife habitats, strengthen critical connections with nature, and preserve Northern Virginia’s unparalleled rural landscape. As development pressure increases across our region, protecting this land has never been more urgent.
On May 25, join us at historic Stoke for a relaxed, adventure-style 5K through open fields, wooded trails, and rolling hills. Whether you run or walk, this event is less about pace and more about experiencing the land, history, and conservation spirit that define our community.
Originally built in 1840 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Stoke Farm spans 300 acres and remains deeply connected to the region’s equestrian and conservation heritage.
Participants can enjoy post-event refreshments, community gathering time, and a memorable morning outdoors in support of conservation education and stewardship initiatives.
Discover how local efforts are preserving Virginia’s landscape—and why it matters now more than ever.
Explore the people, land, and traditions shaping conservation efforts across Hunt Country and the Piedmont region.
This publication serves as a valuable tool for landowners, offering expert contacts, program listings, and guidance on managing the unique challenges of rural property stewardship. Each participating organization contributed its own insights and expertise, resulting in a resource designed to benefit both long-time residents and newcomers alike.
Development is accelerating across our region. Once open land is lost, it’s gone for good.
Your support helps conserve open space, protect wildlife habitat, and preserve the natural character of Virginia’s countryside.
From working farms to critical ecosystems, every acre protected today ensures this landscape endures for generations to come.
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The OCH Conservation Foundation is proud to work alongside leading national organizations, local landowners, and conservation leaders across the Piedmont region.
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